BLI's  First Come, First Served Policy

We received a notice from Broadway Limited late last week that said everything in the 2016 - 2017 BLI Product Guide may be ordered at any time. We have added those items we have not previously announced to this series of announcements.

Apparently BLI has committed to the build numbers for all the current products; quantities have already been set. Therefore all of the items in their 2016 - 2017 Catalog have a limited quantity and some items may be shorter than usual.  There is no Guarantee of delivery beyond what they have committed to.

We have added all the additional items that we did not have in our database as listed in the items in this announcement. We suggest strongly, if there is something you want, get your order in now! Broadway is no longer allowing customers the usual 30-60 days to decide if they want product before quantities are set.

The Pacific-type locomotive evolved as the need for power and speed increased. First, the four-wheel leading truck delivered stability at the faster speeds. Second, six tall drivers provided pulling power and speed. Last, a two-wheel trailing truck provided support for a larger firebox. The sum of this design was the 4-6-2 USRA Pacific.

The USRA designation for light and heavy locomotives was a function of the track's ability to withstand weight. Excessive axle weight could damage the rails, loosen fastenings, and also cause damage to the locomotive. The USRA deemed a maximum of 54,000 pounds per axle as a light locomotive. The USRA Light Pacific weighed in at 277,000 lbs, with a 73 inch driver diameter and a boiler pressure of 200 lb/in.

BLI's models follow the original designs closely. Railroad specific variations are not modeled on these locomotives. In most instances we offer two locomotive numbers for each railroad, and we are offering a painted model (black) with no lettering.

Order Immediately - First Come, First Served

Expected Release: April 2017

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